Peru Arequipa 1885 2 Centavos with Mollendo Postmark

Peru · 1885 · 2 Centavos

A green stamp featuring 'AREQUIPA' at the top, 'DOS CENTAVOS' at the bottom, and '2 C.' in the lower corners, surrounding a central Peruvian coat of arms or emblem. It bears a distinctive boxed 'MOLL(ENDO)' departure datestamp.

This stamp is a local issue from Arequipa, Peru, produced during the War of the Pacific (1879-1884/85) when national postal services were disrupted. Its usage from Mollendo, a port city, highlights the regional postal needs during the conflict.